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**Thoughts on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself engulfed in anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science and…

**Experiencing Life in London: My Journey with Housing and Community** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated reaching the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although nine months may not appear to be a lengthy period, it has provided me with numerous significant insights about living in this…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class focusing on lower body strength aims to enhance power and stamina using just a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. It features a guided warm-up and cool-down, and is characterized by its low-impact nature with no jumping,…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another session focused on mobility for you! If you didn’t catch the previous class that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today’s focus will be on enhancing hip mobility while also working on glute strength. If this style of training appeals to you, you…

**Insights from My Inaugural Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and doubt regarding what awaited me. I was about to start my journey as a first-year student in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial…

**Finding Accommodation and Life in London: My Journey** *Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might not appear to be a lengthy duration, I have gathered a substantial amount of experience during this time. London is an ever-evolving city, not…

**Show Your Shoulders Some Appreciation with This 22-Minute Mobility Session** If you’ve been sitting at a desk for extended periods or are experiencing stiffness in your upper body, this 22-minute shoulder mobility session is exactly what you require! It’s crafted to assist everyone, particularly those grappling with tightness and discomfort in the shoulders. Why not…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class targets lower body strength by utilizing a single heavy weight (such as a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, designed to be low-impact with no jumps required. It’s easily adjustable—simply choose a lighter weight if…

**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what awaited me. As a first-year student, I was about to embark on my degree in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link). Stepping…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Life in the City** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months may appear brief, I’ve gained some significant perspectives throughout my time here. London is a vibrant and varied city, not only…